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Emma Maxwell

Director and Founder / Family Lawyer Anchored Family Law

Melbourne, VIC

About Emma

Emma Maxwell is the esteemed Director and Founder of Anchored Family Law, where she combines her deep understanding of family law with a compassionate approach to client care. After experiencing the challenges of motherhood during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Emma was inspired to establish her own practice, dedicated to addressing family legal matters in a more empathetic and supportive manner. Emma's career has been shaped by extensive experience in crafting high-quality court documents, with some of her work serving as educational exemplars in the legal community. Her practice is characterised by a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that clients receive the strength, reliability, and support they need during pivotal life transitions. Living on a regional property in Victoria with her family and a variety of animals, Emma balances her personal life with her professional commitments, offering online, fixed-fee legal services that cater to the diverse needs of her clients. Her proficiency in parenting and custody law, as well as divorce law, underscores her dedication to guiding clients through complex legal processes towards a new phase in their lives. Emma's career includes roles such as Senior Associate at Heinz Law and BJT Legal, and as an Associate focusing on class actions at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. Emma holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts, along with a Postgraduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She is admitted to practise in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

Family Lawyer & Director

Anchored Family Law

Dec 2021 - Present • 4 years 10 months

Parenting & Custody Lawyer

Anchored Family Law

Dec 2021 - Present • 4 years 10 months

Divorce Lawyer

Anchored Family Law

Dec 2021 - Present • 4 years 10 months

Family Law Consultant & Director

Law Engineered

Dec 2021 - Present • 4 years 10 months

Senior Associate | Family Law

Heinz Law

Oct 2015 - Nov 2021 • 6 years 1 month

Senior Associate | Litigation & Family Law

BJT Legal

Apr 2014 - Oct 2015 • 1 year 6 months

Associate | Class Actions

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Jan 2007 - Jan 2014 • 7 years

Awards

2025

Finalist – Sole Practitioner of the Year

Australian Law Awards

2025

Finalist – Innovator of the Year (Individual)

Australian Law Awards

2024

Women’s Champions Finalist

2023

Innovator of the Year (Company)

Australian Law Awards

2023

NewLaw Firm of the Year

Australian Law Awards

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

Level 11, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Emma Maxwell
Specialisations: Family Law
Certification type: Principal with Trust
Region: VIC

Last checked: 27 Feb 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Family Law